In view of coronavirus outbreak, government support is offered to foreign investment projects and port charge rates are reduced. People's Bank of China issues first specifications on distributed ledger technology.
March 12, 2020
China Law News
China promotes arbitration, mediation for virus-related business disputes; business resumption requirements clarified by State Council notice; and government offers subsidies to airlines struggling amid epidemic
March 09, 2020Coronavirus troubled small businesses may have their loan payments postponed, non-litigation dispute resolution is encouraged in labor disputes, and banks and insurance companies are allowed to engage in sovereign bond futures trading.
March 06, 2020Economy still stifled despite positive signs indicating success in containing virus; record issuance of force majeure certificates to Chinese businesses disrupted by epidemic; and JP Morgan indexes begin Chinese government bond inclusion
March 02, 2020Extension periods are granted to IP applications, as well as social insurance and tax payments for entities affected by the coronavirus epidemic.
February 28, 2020Global legal community rallies to support COVID-19 hit businesses with expert advice; China approves first foreign-owned asset management company following trade deal; and more measures introduced to kickstart faltering economy
February 23, 2020E-commerce platforms have IP infringement notification obligations, courts are given guidance to conduct online trials during the epidemic period and share offering rules are revised to facilitate refinancing of listed companies.
February 21, 2020Coronavirus drags down Chinese economic growth forecast; Mastercard approved to set up card clearing business in China; and PBOC files patents ahead of digital currency rollout
February 17, 2020Regulation of investment in trust companies is clarified, assistance is offered to foreign investors during the epidemic period and Guangdong court issues rules to facilitate bankruptcy cases.
February 13, 2020Coronavirus continues to stifle business in China; lawyers and regulators respond with guidance and measures; Hong Kong introduces quarantine for mainland travellers
February 10, 2020
